What Class 2 covers
Class 2 covers paints, varnishes, lacquers and coatings, preservatives against rust and wood deterioration, colorants and dyes, printing inks, and raw natural resins. It also includes metals in foil and powder form for painters and printers.
Class 2 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 2
- Paints and wall coatings
- Varnishes and lacquers
- Anti-rust and anti-corrosion preparations
- Wood preservatives and wood stains
- Dyes and colorants
- Printing inks and toner (filled cartridges for printers)
- Food colorants
- Primers and thinners for paints
- Raw natural resins
- Metal foils and powders for painting and printing
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 2
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Paint brushes and rollers | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
| Unprocessed synthetic resins | Class 1 — Chemicals |
| Hair dyes | Class 3 — Cosmetics & cleaning preparations |
| Painting services | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
Who files in Class 2
Paint manufacturers, coating and corrosion-protection brands, ink and toner suppliers, and colour producers.
Filing tip
If you also sell application tools or run a painting service, those sit in Class 16 / 21 and Class 37 — check whether your brand is used there too.
Classes often filed with Class 2
Filing Class 2 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 2 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.